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Mine: http://sarahthomas.podomatic.com/player/web/2010-03-04T10_50_39-08_00

Students': http://sarahthomas.podomatic.com/player/web/2010-03-04T10_48_53-08_00 (draft)

Tech Buzz (mine) and Radio Show (students')

Mine: March 4, 2010
Students': January 20 and 22, 2010

Technology Standards Addressed:

III – Technology for Learning and Collaboration
· A. Learning
o 1 – Select and use technology tools to enhance learning
  • Use technology tools, including software and hardware, from a range of teacher-selected options to learn new content or reinforce skills

Description:

I used the Audacity software to create a podcast called Tech Buzz, which was about technology implementation in the classroom. I also instructed my students in using the software, and they created their own podcasts about topics of their choice. These group of students created a show that was in the format of a radio show.


Reflection:

Podcasting was very interesting to me, since one of my hobbies is creating music. Audacity was very similar to Garageband on the Mac, which I had used for fun. I found this project very interesting, and my students did as well. Next time I present this lesson, I will pace it better. I will provides the students with a day of planning, and perhaps a day or two to complete their project in teams. This time, I felt that I rushed the students; however, being digital natives, they caught on pretty quickly.